Add 5/48 and 21/45
5/48 + 21/45 is 137/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720 - Add the two like fractions:
75/720 + 336/720 = 75 + 336/720 = 411/720 - 411/720 simplified gives 137/240
- So, 5/48 + 21/45 = 137/240
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